Bøger af Gil Gilpatrick

Covering everything from safety in the boat to shop repairs, this book thoroughly explains the whys and shortcuts learned from the author's experience in the shop and on the water. It includes full-sized plans for 8 well-proven canoe designs, most of which are the author's own adaptations.

Like Having a "Legendary Maine Guide" in Your Canoe Thinking about taking a conoe trip on the Allagash River? Then you will want this guide filled with information about what to take, how much time you will need, where to start, what to do about your vehicle, campsites, and much, much more. With The Allagash Guide, you will start your first trip with informaion that would take years to accumulate on your own. The equipment and food lists in this book are expensive, having evolved over many years. They will help you to pack with confidence and be prepared for a variety of trip situations. This book, along with Gil Gilpatrick's companion title, Allagash, will make you an Allagash expert the first time out.

Traditional snowshoes and the art of making them is alive and well in Gil Gilpatrick's authoritative book on the topic. With this book, the reader will learn how to make a variety of snowshoes and furniture made in the snowshoe style using updated materials. Skills such as bending and shaping wood, assembling parts and lacing are emphasized. The reader will learn how to select the size and style shoe that is right for them and how to make them. They will also find directions for making an end table, rocker, coffee table, footstool and wood holder in the traditional snowshoe style. Perfect for any rustic retreat. Detailed plans and patterns are included.